"The transfer market? I'm satisfied," said Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi ahead of Saturday's match against Napoli at the Ferraris. "Beyond having lost any big names, I'm pleased to have brought in quality players with the characteristics I'd requested. These days of post-transfer work have been intense and with the right amount of enthusiasm. I found a well-knit and well-matched group. And I enjoyed working with them, especially on the newly resurfaced pitches. Above all, I saw an atmosphere that I really liked."
The Rossoblu coach doesn't underestimate his opponent: "I think that with a full squad, Napoli can be the first, or at most the second, team in this league. They're coached by the most successful coach in recent years, not only in Italy but abroad. I don't think I'll ever see a Napoli side that's a bit more subdued; they've already bounced back from their Champions League elimination." De Rossi analyzes the Azzurri's strengths: "They certainly have absences that affect their depth in the squad, but if you look at the starting eleven, we already know it will be a tough and physical match. It will be important to be ready and not be caught off guard by McTominay's runs or Hojlund's deep passes."
Despite the daunting challenge, the coach warned: "They're stronger than us, but anything can happen inside our fortress." Among the most anticipated additions is the debut of Alexsandro Amorim: "A player with great quality who immediately showed his worth. He understands the tempo of the game and has a lot of personality. I signed him to play as a point guard because we were looking for someone with these characteristics."
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The article mentions De Rossi, who seems very satisfied with the transfer market, but I don't entirely agree. I don't know if the new players are truly suited to the team. Napoli are always strong and difficult to beat.